Middle Eastern Khoresh Bademjan with Couscous
PLEASE MAKE SURE YOU WASH THE FRESH FRUIT, VEGETABLES AND HERBS BEFORE YOU START.
COOKING TIME | |
40 Mins |
DIFFICULTY
INGREDIENTS | 2p | 4p |
Couscous | ½ cup | 1 cup |
Eggplant | 1 | 2 |
Onion | 1 | 2 |
Orange | 1 | 2 |
Spinach | 1 handful | 2 handfuls |
Spice mix (turmeric, cayenne) | 1 tsp | 2 tsp |
Shaved almonds | 15 gr | 30 gr |
Pomegranate paste | 1.5 tbsp | 3 tbsp |
Tomato paste | 1 tbsp | 2 tbsp |
Lentils | 400 gr | 800 gr |
*Olive oil | 3 tbsp | 6 tbsp |
* PRODUCTS ARE PANTRY ITEMS AND ARE NOT INCLUDED IN THE BOX NEITHER ARE SALT AND PEPPER
Nutrition per 100 gr (Average serve is 400gr) |
|
Energy | 469Kj |
Protein | 4.5g |
Fat, Total | 4g |
– Saturated | 0.3g |
Carbohydrates | 12.1g |
– Sugars | 49g |
Sodium | 64mg |
Allergens | Wheat (couscous) Almonds |
TOOLS: Mixing bowl, fry pan, spatula, oven, baking paper, kettle
METHOD
1
SLICE & BAKE
Pre-heat oven to 230C ● slice eggplant into 0.5cm thick matchstick sized pieces ● place in a bowl and add 1(2) tbsp of oil and a pinch of salt ● mix well and place on oven rack with baking paper ● place in oven and bake for 20-25 minutes until golden and soft ● turn halfway
2
COOK
Boil water in kettle ● place couscous in a bowl and top with boiling water (ratio 1:1: ½ cup water per ½ cup of couscous) and salt ● cover and set aside ● after 6 minutes remove cover and fluff with a fork ● place cover back on top and set aside
3
PREP & FRY
Slice onion into half rings ● zest orange and set zest aside ● place fry pan on medium heat with 2(4) tbsp of oil ● fry onions for 5 minutes or until golden ● add almonds, spice mix and tomato paste ● cook for 1 minute ● add lentils and pomegranate paste
4
PREP & FRY 2
Bring everything to the boil then reduce to a low ● add cooked eggplant ● add a good pinch of salt and the juice of the orange ● simmer for 7 minutes ● when the mixture becomes dry add some water
5
FINISH & SERVE
Place couscous into a bowl ● give the sauce a final taste and season with S&P if necessary ● mix spinach through the sauce and wilt for 1 minute ● place sauce on top of the couscous ● garnish with the set aside orange zest
Attention customers with food allergies. Our products may contain traces of allergens, such as wheat, soybeans, tree nuts, peanuts, or wheat.